Connecting to VPN

Add virtual private networks (VPNs) so you can connect and access resources inside a local network, such as your corporate or home network.

Before you can connect HTC One M9 to your local network, you may be asked to:

• Install security certificates.
• Enter your login credentials.
• Download and install a required VPN app, if you're connecting to a secured enterprise network. Contact your network administrator for details.

Also, HTC One M9 must first establish a Wi‍-Fi or data connection before you can start a VPN connection.

Adding a VPN connection

Important: You must first set a lock screen PIN, password, or pattern before you can use credential storage and set up the VPN.

1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings.
2. Under Wireless & Networks, tap More.
3. Tap VPN > > Add VPN profile.
4. Enter the VPN settings and set them up according to the security details your network administrator gave you.
5. Tap Save.

Connecting to a VPN

1. From the Home screen, tap , and then find and tap Settings.
2. Under Wireless & Networks, tap More.
3. Tap VPN.
4. Tap the VPN that you want to connect to.
5. Enter your log in credentials, and then tap Connect. When you’re connected, the VPN connected icon appears in the notification area of the status bar.

You can then open the web browser to access resources such as your corporate network intranet.

Disconnecting from a VPN

• In Settings, tap More > VPN. Tap the VPN connection, and then tap Disconnect.
• Slide the Notifications panel open. If you see the VPN notification, tap it, and then tap Disconnect.

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